Tooele County Recent Arrests
Tooele County recent arrests are tracked by the Tooele County Sheriff's Office at the jail in Tooele. The Sheriff books new inmates, runs the detention center, and keeps the inmate roster. The 3rd District Court in Tooele hears the criminal cases that grow out of these arrests. You can search by name to find recent bookings, jail records, and case files. The tool below is a fast way to start a Tooele County arrests search. It pulls from public data held by the Sheriff and the court.
Tooele County Quick Facts
Tooele County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Tooele County Sheriff's Office maintains all arrest and detention records for Tooele County. The Sheriff operates the jail and manages inmate records in line with Utah Code § 77-27-21.5. You can ask for public arrest info through a GRAMA request. The office follows Utah Sheriff's Association standards for records management. Visit the Tooele County Sheriff site for more info on how to reach the records division.
The Sheriff covers a large area of western Utah. Tooele County runs from the Great Salt Lake down to the Nevada line. The jail sits in Tooele City, the county seat. Most arrests for the whole county end up there. The Sheriff logs the booking and holds the inmate for court.
Tooele County Inmate Search
Inmate records in Tooele County are official government documents maintained by the Tooele County Sheriff's Office. The records hold a full set of info about each person in custody, past or present. Staff at the Tooele County Detention Center can be reached at (435) 882-5600 for basic custody status.
The Tooele County inmate search system lets you look up people currently held in the jail. You can search by name and review booking info, charges, and bond amounts. For a full written record, you still need to file a GRAMA request with the Sheriff's records division. Send it to the Tooele County Sheriff's Office, Records Division, with specific info on the inmate you seek.
Note: The online roster shows only people currently in custody, so past Tooele County arrests require a separate records request.
Tooele County Jail Roster
The Tooele County Jail roster lists current inmates and their booking info. The roster is updated often but may not reflect very recent bookings or releases. Public info on the roster includes charges, booking date, and custody status. The online tool gives fast access to this data. For the most current info, call the jail direct at (435) 882-5600. Visit Tooele County Jail Roster for more.
A roster entry is a short summary of the full booking file. It shows the basics. The full file at the Sheriff has more, like fingerprints and the arrest report. That data may not be on the public roster but can be released with a GRAMA request.
Tooele County 3rd District Court
The 3rd District Court handles criminal cases from Tooele County arrests. The Tooele courthouse is at 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074. Court records are open through the XChange system. You can search by name or case number for Tooele County recent arrests that moved to court. Visit Tooele County 3rd District Court for more.
The court sets bond after a booking, rules on motions, and holds trial if the case goes that far. Most files stay open to the public under Utah Code § 63G-2, the GRAMA law. Some parts may be sealed by a judge if they hold sensitive data. You can get certified copies from the court clerk for a fee.
GRAMA Records Requests in Tooele County
Tooele County accepts GRAMA requests for public arrest records. A request must be in writing and include your name, contact info, and a clear description of the records you seek. The county has 10 business days to respond. Fees may apply for staff time and copies. The first quarter hour of search time is free. Learn more about the process on the Tooele County Sheriff's Office records page.
Things to include in a GRAMA request for Tooele County recent arrests:
- Your full name and contact info
- The name of the person whose record you seek
- A date range for the arrest
- The type of record you want
- Any case or booking number
If denied, you can appeal to the chief administrative officer and then to the State Records Committee.
State BCI Warrants and Expungement
The Utah BCI keeps arrest data from all counties, Tooele included. Under Utah Code § 53-10-108, you can ask BCI for your own criminal history. BCI also runs the state warrants file. Most Tooele County warrants come from the 3rd District Court.
If you want to clear old Tooele County arrests, you may qualify for expungement. You apply to BCI for a certificate first, then file with the 3rd District Court. Utah's Clean Slate law also auto-expunges some low level cases after a set time. Talk to a lawyer or to Utah Legal Services for help with the process.
Nearby Counties
Tooele County sits west of Salt Lake County. Nearby counties have their own sheriff and jail, and each handles its own arrest records.